George E. Merrill
Professional summary
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George Earnest Merrill was a registered financial professional .
George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. George had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, PC, Series 1, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
March 18, 2022 - March 24, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
March 17, 2022 - March 24, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
April 25, 2014 - March 21, 2022
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
April 25, 2014 - March 21, 2022
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
May 8, 2002 - April 28, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
October 1, 1999 - April 28, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
September 3, 1999 - October 1, 1999
FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
September 15, 1989 - August 31, 1999
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
August 27, 1969 - September 15, 1989
THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationSeries 15
Date: 7/25/1985
Foreign Currency Options ExaminationSeries 5
Date: 3/31/1982
Interest Rate Options ExaminationPC
Date: 9/7/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamSeries 1
Date: 8/25/1969
Registered Representative ExaminationSeries 8
Date: 5/7/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)Current Firm

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| AUDETTE, MATTHEW JON | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4003349 |
| ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES | 4194266 |
| GATES, GREGORY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7069201 |
| JAMBUSARIA, ANERI | MANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP | 7248335 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | SVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3178848 |
| MCHALE, JAMES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6052977 |
| MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWIN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2510742 |
| RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2758924 |
| SIMONICH, BRENT BLAIN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 3254859 |
| STEINMEIER, RICHARD C | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR | 5109512 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,369,378 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 618,922,975,737 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 214 |
| Arbitration | 58 |
| Bond | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | ||
| 07/19/2024 | ||
| 11/09/2023 |
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